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Table of Contents

Introduction

The Problem IRV Solves

Discussion

1. Our voting system is broken, and needs fixing
2. How our voting system has changed
3. How IRV would work
4. IRV promotes majority rule in single-seat elections
5. IRV could increase voter participation
6. IRV promotes government stability
7. IRV encourages sincere voting rather than disingenuous tactical voting
8. IRV reduces the number of "wasted" votes
9. IRV more accurately reflects each voter’s will
10. IRV encourages civility and less negative campaigning
11. IRV is simple for voters to use
12. IRV ballot design
13. IRV treats all voters equally and does not give extra clout to some
14. IRV accommodates more candidates without vote splintering
15. IRV does not favor or hurt any particular group
16. The variety of runoff voting procedures
17. IRV is superior to two-round runoff elections
18. IRV faces no obstacle from federal laws or the federal constitution

The History of Instant Runoff Voting

Glossary of Terms